They are part of the government's Access for All scheme, which aims to provide accessible routes at 68 of the country's busiest stations.

The upgrades also include canopy extensions to shelter the path from the footbridge to the existing canopies, plus resurfaced platforms throughout the station.

“I think it will continue to make Godalming the most attractive town in England to live in, as it keeps on being in survey after survey,” added Mr Hunt.

“One of the great attractions of Godalming is being close to London and that means we need to have really good facilities for our many commuters.”

Stuart Kistruck, of Network Rail, Jeremy Hunt MP and Andrew Crawte discussing the benefits of the new accessible footbridge

Plans for the improved facilities at the station, carried out by construction firm Osborne, were first announced in August 2015.

Since then, Godalming residents have been campaigning to ensure disabled facilities were included in the station upgrade.

“I really congratulate the campaigners,” said Mr Hunt. “I used to be shadow minister for disabled people, so I was really encouraged to see there was a blind person who's been helping with the construction and design, and a wheelchair user who was also involved.

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Andrew Crawte, a volunteer at the Godalming Hub and a local access campaigner, uses an electric wheelchair when travelling by train.

He said: “I have been a campaigner for disabled people for most of my life. I want disabled passengers to get the same rights as other people.

“At the Godalming Hub I have been keeping an eye on the survey and reporting back to the hub on what Network Rail have been doing.

“I'm very happy – it's nice to travel knowing that the station is going to be accessible. Instead of making do with what there is, it's better to make things better.”

Stuart Kistruck, route managing director for Network Rail, said: “The early completion of the £4m improvement works at Godalming marks another step towards the delivery of our Railway Upgrade Plan, providing a better railway for the growing number of passengers in Surrey.

“I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carried out the upgrades.”